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Clumps of algae dotted the surface of the Reflecting Pool on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of the pool a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed.
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Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., United States
Who
President Trump, Katie Martin, National Park Service, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, Greenwater Services, Pearl Purity Water Solutions, Bonnie Garvin
What
Clumps of algae dotted the surface of the Reflecting Pool on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of the pool a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:18:39 GMT · 5h 21m ago
Where
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., United States ·
Why
After several hot and humid days, algae returned to the Reflecting Pool despite a new waterproofing material and water-treatment system intended to fix longstanding problems including algal blooms.
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How this affects you
The return of significant algal blooms to the Reflecting Pool days after a $14.2 million repair project highlights challenges in maintaining iconic public spaces and raises questions about efficacy of recent large-scale infrastructure investments.
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6 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic5h 21m agoClumps of algae dotted the Reflecting Pool's surface on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of it a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed by the Trump administration.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 21m agoAlgal blooms have reappeared in the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial despite a recently completed $14.2 million repair project aimed at fixing leaks and preventing such blooms.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 21m agoAlgal blooms re-appeared in the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of the pool a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed.Open article
- Currently Reading5h 21m agoClumps of algae dotted the surface of the Reflecting Pool on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of the pool a green hue, days after a $14.2 million repair project was completed.
- U.S. Domestic5h 21m agoAlgal blooms have reappeared in the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial despite a recently completed $14.2 million repair project that included the installation of a nanobubbler water-treatment system.Open article
- U.S. Domestic5h 21m agoAlgal blooms appeared on the surface of the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial on Sunday and Monday, giving parts of it a green hue, despite a recently completed $14.2 million repair project.Open article